Best Tested Video Cameras

We turned our readers into amateur filmmakers to test the best camcorders for every price range

By Angela Harmantas

Best Tested Video Cameras

Sony HDR-UX7

Tested by Bill Parisi, Etobicoke, ONT.

Price: $1,300
Recording Medium: High-definition video records onto DVDs
Weight: 590 g without tape, 790 g with battery
LCD Size: 8.9 cm
Recording Time: Up to 2 hours (15 minutes in HD)
Battery Life: 2 hours
Zoom: 10x optical, 20x digital
Included: AC adapter, rechargeable battery pack, multi-format cables, software, remote control
Notable: Have some fun with the Smooth Slow Record, which lets you shoot in slow-mo.
Rating: 9—it was easy to use and the instructions were clear.
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